Section: Latvia
Both Russia and Germany positive about Ukraine’s deal with separatists
Leaders of Germany and Russia have welcomed as a positive development the agreement between Ukraine and pro-Kremlin separatists on holding local elections in war-torn eastern Ukraine. Local ex-leaders, meanwhile, point to the dangers of the deal. …read more Source:: Baltic News...
Kyiv strikes deal with separatists on holding local election in east
The Ukrainian government has entered into an agreement with the pro-Kremlin separatists in control of much of eastern Ukraine. The development could pave way for further peace talks. …read more Source:: Baltic News...
Baltic MPs boycott Council of Europe’s celebrations in protest against Russia’s return
Baltic, Ukrainian and Georgian MPs said on Tuesday they would not attend celebrations of the Council of Europe’s 70th anniversary in protest against Russia’s return to the organization’s Parliamentary Assembly (PACE), informed LETA/BNS. …read more Source:: The Baltic...
Ukraine’s ex-Prosecutor General denies reasons to investigate U.S.’s Bidens
Former Ukrainian prosecutor general has said he saw no reason to investigate the family of the U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden as requested by U.S. President Donald Trump. …read more Source:: Baltic News...
Video: Nausėda at UN pledges to never recognise Crimea as part of Russia
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has delivered his speech at the UN General Assembly paid attention to the violations of international law by Russia in eastern Europe. …read more Source:: Baltic News...
Donald Trump pulls support from Ukraine after speaking with Volodymyr Zelensky
US President Donald Trump ordered acting Chief of Staff of the White House Mick Mulvaney to halt provision of several hundred million dollars-worth of military assistance to Ukraine approximately one week following his phone conversation with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. …read more Source:: Baltic News...
EU confident new Russia-Ukraine gas deal coming, Ukraine critical
In long-term gas deal talks between Russia and Ukraine about Russian gas transit through Ukraine held in Brussels, the European Union has seen positive signs a new deal could be reached, while Ukraine has expressed readiness stop transit if needed. …read more Source:: Baltic News...
Estonia to revoke long-term visa fee waiver for Ukrainian, Belarusian nationals
The Estonian government is to revoke the long-term visa fee waiver for citizens of Ukraine and Belarus, accroding to the Postimees information reported LETA/BNS. …read more Source:: The Baltic...
Maskava saprot tikai spēku. Intervija ar bijušo Ukrainas bruņoto spēku virspavēlnieku
Atslēga uz mieru atrodas Kremlī, bet Maskava saprot tikai spēku – šādu pārliecību Latvijas Radio pauž bijušais Ukrainas bruņoto spēku virspavēlnieks, ģenerālis Viktors Muženko. Viņš pārņēma Ukrainas armijas vadības grožus, kad sākās karš Donbasā, un tos turēja piecus gadus, līdz viņu nomainīja, amatā stājoties jaunajam Ukrainas prezidentam...
Prisoner exchange Ukraine’s achievement with blow to MH17 probe
Ukraine and Russia exchanging 35 prisoners as the countries continue to be involved in the Donbas war is a major victory to Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, yet Moscow achieved the release of a key person in the investigation of the downing of MH17. …read more Source:: Baltic News...
